Yearly Archives: 2019

……………………..The EL MORROCO NECKLACE, J483112 and companion EARRING J483106, is in a class by itself. It is so much more than a classic piece. It has a boldness that immediately grabs your attention. Years ago, for our 10th wedding anniversary, I bought Jac a beautiful bold gold chain link bracelet from Bulgari. The size and  design of the link was so bold and different you knew immediately this was a very unique and special bracelet…..That was all she needed to wear, it made that strong a statement……..Classic, yes, but the size and drama of the links took it to another level. The minute you looked at it on her wrist you knew it was something special worn by a special woman. Jac was far from flashy, but this she loved……..I knew she would……It was a bracelet everyone commented on……The El Morocco necklace has the same effect. If it were real gold it would be in the category of the bracelet, and probably be $40,000 and maybe more with the DIAMOND BALL…..in this case crystals. These pieces are made so well, they look real…………The GOLD………SILVER and GUNMETAL are all beautiful and all say something different…………..The simple PAVE DOMED EARRING comes in all three colors plus two more. They are both in PIERCED and CLIP………On their own they can be an every day earring…………………..These pieces would make a very impressive present for someone special, and when ever they were worn people could help but notice………

……………………………….Happy Holidays……………………..much Love………………Louis

……………………….The weather certainly has changed in the north east, and it is definitely BLAZER TIME…….Blazers are the perfect thing to wear. As it gets colder wear a Rhuana over it, and when the weather gets even colder wear a coat like the Caramel or Black trench coats or the longer leather jacket, A343472, in BLACK and DK FOREST GREEN, or the PORT over the Caramel……….Add some fabulous jewelry like the BYZANTIUM Group with the DK. Forest Green blazer, or the VICTORIANA with the Black blazer or either the new CHAIN GANG or the CAPRI Group……………….

enjoy…………………………..much Love……………………………Louis

………………………….CARAMEL………..is such a warm rich deep color…..it has a hint of sienna in it, but not too red. It also looks like peanut brittle…yum. It’s a great color it mix with other rich colors like the PORT above with the PORT Super Ponte pant. A column of Dk. Forest Green , Heather Charcoal Grey or Black would look look fantastic. Rich colors like Deep Magenta and Scarlet Red all look wonderful with Caramel. Sapphire is perfect with Caramel too……………..The necklace above………..the TWISTED SISTER in Garnet and Amber combines the Caramel and Port perfectly. I can’t think of a better way to look this fall………………………….enjoy…………………………Much Love…………………………….Louis

……………This year you may have noticed that there has been a larger amount of new jewelry pieces than in the past. The reason is because the jewelry is no longer combined with apparel. It is now its’ own entity, and has its’ own budget…………..that’s a GOOD THING!………It no longer eats into the apparel “pie” budget as it did before. Now it’s its’ own pie!……………..As long as the jewelry does well, as it has been doing, the more new pieces I will be able to bring. As a company we have decided only on rare occasions to reorder pieces. We prefer to constantly bring in new, so if you like something don’t hesitate too long or it will be gone…….For me, I love this concept because I can always design new things to work with the new apparel. It also makes each item, with its’ limited quantity, an instant collectors piece………………The GLITTERATI necklace and EARRING set, J428966 will be part of this new concept. Once these colors are gone, instead of ordering them again, I will introduce NEW COLORS………This 72 inch GLASS FACETED BEAD NECKLACE is a classic design. It’s all about the beads….I just found the most beautiful quality of glass beads in the most delicious colors and had them linked together with metal rings. The rings insures that the necklace will not break or fall apart…………….Each color is UNIQUE and SPECIAL………………Starting from the top.

1-The BLUE necklace is comprised of two color beads. One is a solid opaque blue bead, and the other is an iridescent bead with GUNMETAL so it looks fantastic on greys. The effect of the “dancing” light reflecting off of the beads is beautiful. This necklace was specifically done to go with the VIVID BLUE EMBROIDERED SKIRT. I chose the color beads to work with the emb. thread so you will never find a better match. Yes, you can wear pearls or gold with the skirt if you want, but this is, for me, the best choice. They just harmonize so beautifully together, and the necklace doesn’t distract from the skirt, but enhances it. Women will marvel about this beautiful combination……Of course I love to layer so I also showed one strand of the NEW BLACK JET BEADS. The BLACK represents the Black Tulle and the Blue the embroidery. For dressy occasions this combination is perfection……………..As you can see from the photos above it also is the perfect match to all SAPPHIRE apparel. It is also stunning on Heather Charcoal Grey.

2-The TAN necklace. I didn’t name it “tan”….yuck……What a terrible name for Glass Beads. I prefer to call it LATTE. Again, there are two different color beads that make up this necklace. One is a more solid Latte color bead and the other is a two color Latte and Ivory bead…..like the whipped milk on top of the coffee in a Latte drink………..This too was specifically designed to go with the LATTE EMBROIDERED SKIRT. I was very luck with these colors both for the Blue and the Latte, because with all of the colors avail on the color cards these were the only ones that worked, so they are very special………….You can see from the photos that the Latte necklace looks wonderful on Alabaster and the Heather Mink WK turtleneck. Come spring and summer the necklace will look great on all ivory, or with an ivory top and an alabaster or linen color bottom.

3-BLACK JET necklaces are a must have in every woman’s wardrobe. In the past I did many variations of black jet necklace for Anne Klein. Funny, I never see them on ebay! Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall….black jet always looks great. Do you have a wonderful black and white outfit for spring summer….add some sparkly black jet. For the winter I love lots of black jet on black tops. This is the necklace I showed mixed with the blue and the latte necklaces with the embroidered skirts. One necklace on its’ own is good, but two  combined are SPLENDID! I have combined Black Jet necklaces with many many other necklace, and because you can customize the length it works with so many other necklaces as illustrated above….You can never own enough BLACK JET NECKLACES!

4-The WINE necklace……..When I was looking at the bead color cards I kept coming back to this WINE iridescent bead…..it was just so beautiful. The iridescence was captivating. The colors kept changing, but the wine was constant. I didn’t even know what I would put it with, but I knew I had to add it to the collection. Since I received the sample, and have had time to play with it, I have found so many ways to use it. On solids, like the port TN sweater above, it is a stand out, but worn with tweeds from past collections it just sings………Ladies these are necklaces to collect. Don’t worry about what you are specifically going to wear with it…….That will become very obvious once you own it. It is just so beautiful to look at that I’m sure you will become just as memorized as I was when I first saw this color.

5-The TURQUOISE necklace and earring is a combination of TURQUOISE and an IRIDESCENT COPPERY CHOCOLATE……what a gorgeous combination. This was another color that just jumped off of the color card when I saw it. I had no idea what I was going to show it with, but I HAD TO HAVE IT IN MY COLLECTION. If you are a turquoise lover this is a must have. If you are acquiring a collection of CHOCOLATE Jewelry….this is a must have to combine it with…………..It just looks so beautiful on anything in the brown family from sienna to pecan to dk. chocolate to espresso, and on the right shade of turquoise it is just fabulous. This is one of those colors that will immediately draw attention…..it’s just that beautiful!

So, that’s my FACETED BEAD 72 INCH NECKLACE STORY for 2019…………..Who wouldn’t love one of these necklaces as a Holiday present. A SISTER, a MOTHER, a DIL, your BFF will all love opening this present and seeing the beauty inside…..No one will be disappointed with what you have chosen for them………………………….enjoy………………………much Love………………………..Louis

I thought it might be fun and helpful to recap the show, and if you had any questions this would be an easy way to refer to them.

Starting with sell:

#1 was the new WK V-Neck sweater. This is in the medium weight WK in the ENR [every needle rib]. It’s a tunic length with generous side slits…I showed Kate in the ivory blouse that comes with the scarf, but here worn without, for me the perfect layering blouse and a must have in ivory. Kate’s wearing the NAVY sweater and the navy ponte pant…..jeans would be great too. She is wearing the new Torsade called “Cosmopolitan” in the Artisan silver and Artisan gold [not avail yet]…..Next the CRANBERRY v-neck on Mary with the Yellow Plaid blazer and jeans. I was asked if the “Harp” necklace would work with the new Capri necklace, earring and bracelet and they absolutely do. The beads are the same in all pieces, so I decided to show it that way….a GOOD CALL OUT…..Next Maria in the SCARLET RED. S RED is the exact same color as all of my S. Red pieces….blazer, trench, WK skirt , Ponte pant etc etc. so you can have a mini wardrobe in SCARLET RED to match and mix with other things you own…S red is the perfect red, and can be worn all 4 seasons……next the YELLOW V-neck on Brenda. I love this soft buttery yellow. It isn’t harsh at all, and is a beautiful color for blonds, brunettes, redheads and my silver foxes! Brenda is wearing it with the AMBRA TREVI necklace and earring and the ROMA NECKLACE. She is also wearing the new Faux suede pant in ESPRESSO which was sell #2

#2 the faux suede boot cut pant in Espresso on Brenda and Loden on Chantal. I know there is concern due to the 32 inch length that it might not look right for my petite ladies when it’s shortened. I can assure you it will. There are Linea Ladies who have already shortened my boot cut pants and have reported that they look great…….Many of you know this faux suede because of last years slim pant and this years trench. Frankly, I have avoided faux suede because I never found one I liked! Like everything else technology improves, and the quality of faux suede has come a long way. I loved this fabric the second I touched it. The ESPRESSO is a wonderful BASE NEUTRAL color and will work with many many tops. Browns are coming into their own again. Loden is my favorite fashion color of the season. You know I love anything safari or military and this color is perfect. I showed it on Chantal with the Moss Plaid Blazer and a vintage Wine WK TN…..The Dk Olive WK TN works perfectly too…..but there are so many colors that look great with Loden from neutrals like ivory, alabaster, linen, navy, charcoal grey, black etc etc. Accent colors like S Red oranges, purples, magentas, and fuchsias, blues like sapphire, turquoise and baby blue. lime and aqua. There isn’t a color that wouldn’t look good with Loden. It will become your new neutral. I accessorized Chantal with the new pearl Torsade in the Loden, Cranberry, Port and gold……a pert compliment to the blazer. If you don’t have the TN the new CRANBERRY blouse with scarf is perfect too.

#3 The Lamb Leather Jacket…..This is the perfect jacket for all body types and heights. Loved showing the black on Mary with the Crushed velvet skirt and the white wing collar shirt. I think this is the perfect Holiday look, both for Thanksgiving and Christmas and Hanukkah……I put the new HAND MADE FLOWER BLOSSOM necklace on Mary as a sneak peek….it’s simply amazing. Due to the fact it is HANDMADE the quantities are limited…..It’s going to blow your mind. I have never seen anything like it…..The Caramel is just so warm and rich. If you like the classic luggage colors from Hermes and other high end leather houses like Todds…..you will love this color. The CHAIN GANG jewelry always looks perfect…. The Dove Grey on Angela with black and skinny jeans tucked into boots is the way so many will wear it….ANY AGE….She has on the new GRAPE VINE necklace and earring in the GREY.

#4 The embroidered skirt….Ladies, Ladies, Ladies….when those of you who bought it get it home you are going to be thrilled beyond words. If you thought it looked fabulous on TV…WAIT….I was told all of the models were feverishly ordering it back stage. This is a magnificent piece and it is made superbly. Jennifer did explain the the scallop hem is HAND CUT. Each seam of each tire is PIPED to protect the tulle. In the old days tulle was made only in silk, and is still today, but it is very fragile and perishable. Only the couture uses it because the women who can afford $100, 000 for a couture hand made dress will only wear it a few times and then donate it. All tulle today is made out of nylon or polyester. One is not better than the other, but they do have different qualities that work better for son designs better than others……..I love these worn with dramatic black tops whether. they are black knit tops or elaborate ruffled chiffon tops, but they should NEVER outshine the skirt. There is SO MUCH thread work that it rivals any designer skirt on any runway. That is how the emb. costs are determined….but the amount of stitches. These skirts could easily be triple the price in ant boutique or store…..These are true ccollectors items. I can even see a wedding part in these skirts with simple black tops and the beautiful GLITTERATI GLASS FACETED BEADS, which is what I showed on Brenda in the LATTE and Chantal in the VIVID BLUE.

#5 The Cathedral print tops. I have been to many Cathedrals in Europe, and the first things that impressed me were the soaring arches and the stain glass windows. That is what these prints reminded me of. You all know the fabric, because I have done so many print tops in it including the ongoing OMBRE TUNIC. The shape is simple. It’s the colors and the print that take center stage. They are great layering pieces. The ALMOND on Kate was shown with the ALABASTER SUPER PONTE pant, but I could have easily given her the Espresso pants in the Ponte or Faux suede. Black works just as well. All of the colors…BLUE, FUCHSIA and SPICE, all had on the Cathedral necklace and earring sets.  A heads up…the Capri necklace earring and bracelet in the neutral also looks fabulous with the Almond. These are great tops for travel…..easy care and never wrinkle….they pack to nothing. They don’t cling like other knits do and they are flattering to all body types. The print also camouflages many body flaws which is always a good thing.

#6 The boot cut pant is in the lighter ponte. It is the same fabric as the ankle pant A265615. I did this pant because YOU asked for it. The slim pant has been very successful and I was asked to new a new style in the pant….so…..I took the Super Ponte boot cut pant, now going on its’ 4th or 5th reorder, and made it in this lighter weight which everyone loves. I think it is the perfect pant for everyone who experiences mild to no winters at all. This would be your YEAR ROUND dress pant. Even though the fit and shape is exactly like the SP BC pant the reception to this pant has been lukewarm at best, and frankly I don’t understand why? The fit is slenderizing, the fabric light, comfortable and easy care. The boot cut in the S Ponte has already sold out in many sizes in the Black and Loden, so if you want or need those colors to go with so many things you own this would be the perfect place to pick those colors up. The Loden matches everything Loden. The Dark Khaki is the perfect neutral, and looks good with everything. I showed the Loden pant with a black TN and the Loden Faux suede trench, just to show what a great match they are. Chantal is also wearing the OLIVE CARNIVAL necklace which for me is a must have if you own anything in the Olive, Loden or Dill family.. With the Dk Khaki pant I showed the vintage Port TN with a brand new necklace that I call “TWISTED SISTER’ but QVC is calling in interlocked or entwined necklace. I like my name much better! It is made with small faceted glass beads and small metal disc beads scattered throughout. The color above is the GARNET and AMBER with Russian GOLD discs. This will be coming for the Holidays

#7 The BLAZER……..This is the reorder Blazer in the Trench Coat fabric…..all Jac’s idea……The new colors however were all requested by you. Return of the BLACK which had sold out, and SCARLET RED [even though they said it sold out it is still avail in two sizes, at least it was]. I showed it on Mary with the MATCHING SCARLET RED NEW WK V-NECK SWEATER and last years S Red trench just to illustrate how all the items in different fabrics, and from different years all work together. I don’t know of anyone else on QVC who makes such a devoted effort to match items from season to season. Kate asked if the WK pencil skirt in Scarlet from years back would work, and it does. There is only one Scarlet Red standard…..The CARAMEL on Angela. I showed it all matching because I wanted those of you who own the pieces to know they will all work INCLUDING the CARAMEL TRENCH COAT. For those of you who own nothing else in Caramel…….Black, Navy, Dk. Forest Green, Charcoal Grey, Port, Wine etc etc. all make wonderful bottom colors to wear with the Caramel blazer….So many colors look incredible with Caramel….magenta, fuchsia, red, burnt orange and orange, sapphire, turquoise [very south western] etc etc all look incredible with Caramel……..Last but not least Dark Forest Green. This is that dark green you see in Black Watch Scottish plaids, or as I imagine it to be. Kate was wearing it with the Ivory button front jewel collar blouse without the scarf and all of the NEW BYZANTIUM JEWELRY. For her bottom I chose the slim Dk. Forest Green faux suede pant, still avail in broken sizes. The colors together in the two very different textures are perfection.

I hope you found this RECAP helpful…………..if you still have questions……….I’m here………………………….enjoy……………………..much Love…………………………….Louis